Description
Chipotle Shrimp Avocado and Mango Rice Bowls are a vibrant and flavorful main course combining spicy, smoky shrimp with creamy avocado, sweet mango, and aromatic cilantro over a bed of fluffy jasmine or basmati rice. This quick and easy stovetop meal showcases a perfect balance of textures and tastes, ideal for a refreshing summer dinner or a healthy and satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Marinade
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
Bowls
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of ½ lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Let the mixture marinate for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Prepare the mango-avocado mixture: In a separate bowl, combine diced mango, diced avocado, black beans, finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Gently toss everything together to mix without mashing the avocado.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked jasmine or basmati rice evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with the cooked chipotle shrimp followed by a generous spoonful of the mango-avocado mixture. Garnish with extra lime wedges or cilantro if desired for added freshness and flavor.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, cook the rice with a bit of lime zest and chopped cilantro.
- You can substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu to suit different protein preferences.
- Avoid overmixing the avocado in the mango-avocado mixture to maintain a fresh, chunky texture.
- Adjust seasoning and chipotle heat according to your spice tolerance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
